Brothers From Another

Arguably emerging as the leaders of Seattle hip-hop's next generation, Brothers From Another stay true to the Town's organic, laid-back vibeand get respect for it, evidenced by contributions from veterans Vitamin D and The Physics' Justo to the duo's most recent release, Two Weeks Vacation. Teenage MCs Goonstar and Breez tend toward the effortlessly clever, and though not always accompanied by feel-good lyrics the undeniably feel-good tunes sport their share of cruising stoner rhymes to balance out tales of puppy-love-lost. Sounding plenty young but not unpolished, BFA already have the ability to rhyme beyond their yearsnot to mention the thinly shrouded passion that promises a steep rise. With Knowmads, Real Rogers, GMK, Kung Foo Grip. NICK FELDMAN